Magnetically Guided Capsule Endoscopy

TL;DR

This paper reviews the evolution and advancements of magnetically guided capsule endoscopy and micro-robots, emphasizing their role in minimally invasive diagnostics and therapy across various body cavities.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive historical overview of magnetic capsule endoscopy and explores recent developments in micro-robot navigation for medical applications.

Findings

Advancements in wireless capsule endoscopy technology.

Development of micro-robots for navigation in body lumina.

Potential for minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Abstract

The following research undertakes a historical review of this technology with specific highlighting of its advancement in medical diagnostics as well as the therapeutic functionality of wireless capsule endoscopy. Without restriction to the gastrointestinal tract alone, the review will additionally investigate the developments in the technology of micro-robots guided through the magnetic power and are capable of navigating through multiple forms of air and fluid filled lumina as well as cavities within the body. All these capabilities are of use in the utilization of minimally invasive medicine.